Media enquiries
For media or journalist enquiries contact our press office.
Enquiries from journalists during office hours
Call our central newsdesk on +44 (0)207 215 2000 or email newsdesk@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
Outside office hours
Our telephone diverts to the duty media officer:
- outside normal office hours (between 6pm and 8:30am)
- on bank holidays and weekends
Journalists should use it for urgent media enquiries only.
Non-media enquiries
Telephone 020 4551 0011
Export support for UK-based businesses
UK-based businesses can find guidance and support on getting your exports moving on great.gov.uk.
Contact the Export Support Service if you have a specific question, or to find out how DBT’s wider network of in-person support can help you sell your product or service overseas.
Insolvency Service helpline
Contact the Insolvency Service helpline on 0300 678 0015 for information about processes around bankruptcy, debt relief orders and company liquidations.